The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation is a private philanthropic organization established in 1999 by Eli Broad and his wife, Edythe Broad. The foundation focuses on advancing education, science, and the arts, with a particular emphasis on improving K-12 public education in the United States. It supports various initiatives, including charter schools and educational reform efforts. In addition to education, the foundation also invests in the visual arts and medical research. It has funded numerous projects and institutions, including the Broad Museum in Los Angeles and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, promoting innovation and access in these fields.